MBBS

NEXT (National Exit Test) is a national level exam introduced by Government of India for medical students. It is the part of NMC (national medical commission) act for determing the eligibility of an individual for medical council registration and gives a license to practice medicine in India. In 2026, NEXT exam is likely to begin and 2022 batch of MBBS will be the first batch to be eligible for the NEXT1 and NEXT2 exam in 2026. This is going to be the final examination for MBBS programme and clearing it will grant them eligibility for internships and practice medicines. So, NEXT 1 is essential for them to clear. NEXT2 will make the students eligible to pursue PG medical courses

No, you cannot gain admission to the MBBS programme at R.G. Kar Medical College & Hospital—or any recognised medical college in India—without clearing NEET UG (National Eligibility cum Entrance Test – Undergraduate). The National Medical Commission (NMC) and Supreme Court mandate NEET as the sole qualifying entrance exam for MBBS across all government, private, and deemed institutions in India .

Some institutes might mention “direct” or management quota admissions, but even these require a minimum NEET qualification. Attempts to bypass NEET through foreign medical programs are risky—graduates must still pass the FMGE to practice in India .

 Bottom line: If your goal is to pursue an MBBS at RG Kar or any reputable Indian medical college, you must take and qualify NEET UG and then participate in the MCC (All India Quota) or West Bengal state counseling process.